Blake vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Blake Rank #265

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Ayden mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Blake and Ayden boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.